MSU is one of the 17 new universities which were established as per law numbered 5662 and issued in Official Journal dated May 29, 2007. It carries on its activities with six faculties - Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Communucation, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture and Faculty of Theology, two institutes - Institute of Social Sciences and Institute of Natural Sciences - one School of Health Sciences and two vocational schools(within the scope of Law numbered 5662).

MISSION
The mission of MSU is to train individuals who think scientifically, use technology, search and produce, who are sensitive to problems in society, respectful of human and moral values and who possess adequate professional knowledge and skills.

VISION
The vision of MSU is to become a leading university at national and international arena with its high quality education and professionally trained, well-equipped individuals. It aims to foster university society cooperation by being integrated to all sectors of society, to contribute to the technological and cultural life in the region and the country and to become a modern university possessing universal values.

VALUES
The following institutional values constitute the basis for all activities at Muş Alparslan University:

Respect for Human Rights: Respecting human rights and liberties is a primary principle at MSU. No discrimination or prejudice is allowed on the basis of religion, language, race, ethnic origin, opinion, gender, sexual orientation, age and physical disability.

Transparency: Activities are carried out so as to be visible to all stakeholders. All people in managerial positions of the university are responsible for their decisions, actions, and their consequences.

Equity: The university management never discriminates against employees, treats them in terms of the academic merit system and respects them for their labor.

Cooperativeness, Solidarity and Sharing: The university staff act on a cooperative basis, rely on solidarity and share their knowledge and experience.

Sensitivity to the Environment: The university staff are sensitive to environmental issues. They are inclined to protect and develop the natural environment.

Trust in the Future: The university staff trust in the future success of the university.